EIN 16-0918567

Genesee Country Village and Museum

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
227
Year formed
1966
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Genesee Country Village and Museum, chartered by the New York State Education Department, was founded in 1966 with the mission of preserving and interpreting the cultural, social, architectural, horticultural and natural history of Western New York and the Genesee Valley Region for education and enjoyment. Through immersive experiences, they enrich life today by connecting people with history, art, and nature. The Museum's goal is to preserve prime examples of architecture from upstate New York to provide historical context. They are located in Mumford, NY.
Also known as...
Genesee Country Museum
Total revenues
$6,240,363
2022
Total expenses
$4,748,088
2022
Total assets
$24,982,816
2022
Num. employees
227
2022

Program areas at Genesee Country Village and Museum

The Genesee Country Village & Museum (the Museum), chartered by the new york state education department as an educational institution, was founded with the goal of preserving prime examples of architecture from upstate new york to provide historical context for the telling of the history of new york state and america in the 19th century.through interactive programs, events and exhibits, the Museum helped approximately 78,364 visitors understand the lives and times of 19th-century america. This unique living history experience provides meaningful insights into the origins of customs, traditions, social values, and the evolution of our contemporary lifestyles.the Museum is the largest and most comprehensive living history Museum in new york state and maintains the largest collection of historic buildings in america. The 500-acre complex consists of 68 historic structures furnished with 15,000 artifacts to provide an authentic 19th-century environment in which visitors can interact with knowledgeable, third-person historic interpreters in period-appropriate dress. Among the buildings preserved in the historic Village are colonel nathanial rochester's house and george eastman's childhood home. We consider each of the historic buildings, historic gardens, and farm landscapes (including domestic animal enclosures) an exhibit in and of itself. Trade, craft, cooking, and agricultural demonstrations occur every day. Wherever possible, we strive to provide some opportunity for visitors to touch, use, smell or otherwise share the experience.the Museum's educational programs served approximately 14,221 students and chaperones during 2022 and included historic and nature-themed tours, classes, and day camps for children ages 4-16; adult classes; and professional development programs for teachers, for school children and other groups, our moveable Museum educational programs offer education off-site and served approximately 2,000 individuals during 2022. The john l. wehle gallery was completely renovated in 2012 to include state of the art storage equipment and a geothermal heating and cooling system. The gallery now showcases some 3,300 rare 19th-century garments from the susan greene costume collection as well as a world-class collection of wildlife and sporting art. The Museum is also home to the Genesee Country nature center, providing learning opportunities relating to environmental stewardship and the ecological history of new york state and the mid-atlantic region. The center features over five miles of hiking trails and 175 acres of wildlife habitat interpreted through signage.

Who funds Genesee Country Village and Museum

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
John L Wehle SR FoundationGeneral Operating Support$375,172
Daisy Marquis Jones FoundationEducational Support$185,000
Rochester Area Community Foundation (RACF)For General Support$61,950
...and 19 more grants received totalling $845,654

Personnel at Genesee Country Village and Museum

NameTitleCompensation
Elizabeth A WehlePresident and Chief Executive Officer$140,973
Stacy KehrerChief Financial Officer$112,012
Ann FrederickVice President of Visitor Engagement and Retail Operations
Matthew ReinertSenior Director of Operations
Paige A. EngardDirector of Communications
...and 14 more key personnel

Financials for Genesee Country Village and Museum

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,726,106
Program services$1,195,718
Investment income and dividends$409,641
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$76,093
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-758,615
Net income from fundraising events$35,397
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$569,373
Miscellaneous revenues$986,650
Total revenues$6,240,363

Form 990s for Genesee Country Village and Museum

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-10-05990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122020-10-21990View PDF
2018-122019-08-09990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 26, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 26, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $4,000 from Mary S Mulligan Charitable Trust
August 19, 2023
Received grants
Identified 19 new grant, including a grant for $375,172 from John L Wehle SR Foundation
July 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsConservation easementFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donations
General information
Address
PO Box 310 1410 Flint Hill Rd
Mumford, NY 14511
Metro area
Rochester, NY
County
Monroe County, NY
Website URL
gcv.org/ 
Phone
(585) 538-6822
Facebook page
GCVMuseum 
Twitter profile
@gcvmuseum 
IRS details
EIN
16-0918567
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1966
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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